London's Pulse: Medical Officer of Health reports 1848-1972
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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
Wanstead and Woodford 1958
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for Wanstead and Woodford]
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General Environmental Public Health
Drains and Sewers inspected
Drain tests applied 659
Stables and manure pit inspected 18
Public Conveniences and Urinals 18
Factories (mechanical) 153
Factories (non-mechanical) 4
Hairdressers' Premises 23
Schools and School Canteens 48
Ditches, Streams and Ponds 7
Open Spaces and Playing Fields 29
Petrol Inspections 264
Shops Act Inspections 53
Outworkers' premises 38
Massage Establishments 15
Pet Animals Act 6
Fairgrounds 1
Swimming Baths 4
Smoke Observations 2
Workplaces 2
Rent Act 259
Tents, Vans and Sheds—Gypsies 51
Heating Appliances (Fireguards) Act and Regulations 12
Piggeries 9
Smoke Control Area (Proposed) 38
Miscellaneous 179
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